Conveniently located near major attractions, there are Disneyland, California Adventure and Knotts Berry Farm, all less than 15 miles away.  Within this distance you can also board a boat to Catalina Island from either Newport or Long Beach, visit the Aquarium of the Pacific and Queen Mary Ship, check out one of the world's largest skate parks, Van's at The Block, where you can shop for cool stuff or enjoy the upscale Gucci and Godiva at South Coast Plaza. 

Attractions still within the 15 mile range include an actual pyramid which is one of three in the nation and is located in Long Beach, the Crystal Cathedral which offers a towering tribute to positive thinking in Garden Grove, an historic adobe in Costa Mesa, a rambling Rancho Los Alamitos in Bixby Hills, the ornate Christian Broadcast Network headquarters in Costa Mesa and one of the finest libraries in the west, Central Library in Huntington Beach, which was built by the famous architects Richard and Dion Neutra.

Summers in Huntington Beach are the busiest time of year with annual events that include surfing, skateboard and BMX competitions, a huge July 4th parade and a unique equestrian competition on rarely seen grass lawns. Huntington Beach is made for those who love being outdoors and people come to experience the waves, ride the skate parks and paths and lay on the sandy beach. People love to sit along Main Street, too, and dine on delicious foods while watching the parade of swim suits, surf boards and traffic pass through a 5 block stretch of shops and outdoor cafes. It's a casual place where the only suit you'll need is a swim suit or wet suit. Leave the ties at home, because even the finest restaurants in town do not require them. 

FAQ's (Frequently answered questions) - No tent camping is allowed in Huntington Beach, the RV camping numbers are: City Beach--Sunset Vista  714-536-5280   State Beach--Bolsa Chica 714-846-3460 or 800-444-7275 (call for reservations information). No liquor is allowed on Huntington Beaches (California legal drinking age is 21). Bonfires are allowed in fire pits at Bolsa Chica State Beach and State Beaches south of the pier (must bring own firewood). No fireworks are allowed in Huntington Beach.  Weddings are allowed by permit on the beach. To participate as a vendor in the Farmer's Market or Art-A-Faire, you can call these numbers:  Orange County Farm Bureau 714-573-0374 OR  Arts & Crafts call Pam Fellows 714-846-5509. Beach hours: Huntington City Beach: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., State Beaches: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Huntington Beach Pier: 5 a.m. to Midnight.